Encens Chembur
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
Votes lean masculine
128 ratings
From your scent profile
Byredo Encens Chembur is a fresh, resinous unisex scent that sets bergamot and lemon against temple frankincense and spice; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 95 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
ResinousWhat does Encens Chembur smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits somewhere in between.
It opens with bergamot and lemon for a citrus freshness. The heart brings nutmeg, ginger and temple frankincense, adding a spicy, smoky resin. The base of musk, labdanum and amber softens it and settles it into a warm, woody finish.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Lemon
First hours
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Temple frankincense
Towards evening
- Musk
- Labdanum
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Autumn
- 26%Spring
- 22%Winter
- 22%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Casual26%
- Daytime21%
- Office20%
- Evening18%
- Nighttime15%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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48% matchMonsieur Balmain (1990)
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48% matchWood Haven
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Last updated: October 26, 2026